Golden Valley Protest Targets Brinton Speakings
A petition from 158 Golden Valley county residents asks Gov. Pastor to bar J. W. Brinton from speaking in Beach North Dakota amid pending disbarment charges. The protest underscores wartime patriotism as Brinton was billed to speak with John Baer, with continuation noted on page 5.
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Golden Valley
Brinton
John Baer
Beach
N. D
Golden Valley County
Lynn J. Pastor
North Dakota
J. W. Brinton
German Student At A C Wants To Join Colors
German student Ben Hollmann at a agricultural college seeks to join the colors of the German side. The report notes his desire to enlist, his views on the war, and references to American war funding and Allied victory.
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A. C
Colors
Ben Hollmann
Germany
Pioneer Wiser Farmer Dies in Wiser Township
Johannes M. Onnstad, 5, noted Pioneer Wiser Township farmer and early resident, passed away leaving land holdings and community influence in the district.
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Johannes M. Onnstad
Sea Soldier at the Strand Promotes The Unbeliever
Sergeant H. E. Davis nicknamed The Billy Sunday of the Marines speaks at the Strand today about the war film The Unbeliever. Davis has spent three months in France and will share Marine life tales to inspire audiences.
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H. E. Davis
Billy Sunday
The
Marines
Strand Theater
Davis
France
America
Commission Men Strike Breakers at Chicago Yards
A strike halted 30 incoming business at Chicago mock yards as 2,500 to 3,000 men walked out. After hours of delay, commission men began handling the stock.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Mock Yards
Hemacives
Cleanup on Barberry campaign aims to rid state of barb bush
State official J. H. Hagan announces a one year effort to eliminate barberry plants across the state. He says the campaign will remove roots and debris to curb the spread. Local addresses and committees linked to the effort are noted by the commissioner.
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Jeaome Weed
Bismarck
N.D
J. H. Hagan
Pricul
Mr. Hagen
Lutherans of the Nation Meet in Fargo Big Conference
Delegates arrive for the opening sessions of the Luth eran Church of America conference in Fargo. About 2000 expected by Thursday afternoon as registration works to handle room needs and ensure accommodations for the large influx. The Thursday morning program focuses on organization with afternoon sessions likely, amid steady attendance.
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Fargo
Lutheran Church of America Conference
Werke. Commancal Slab Je
Cmre
Safe Conduct Meaningless To U Boats
The Norwegian steamship Eikundasund with a German safe conduct was captured by a German submarine and towed to Swinemunde as a prize. It was en route to Stockholm carrying a herring cargo for the Swedish food commission. Sabin Minn volunteers and draft volunteers are noted in local items, with thrift stamp investments at a Buffalo River War Savings club meeting.
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Associated Presa
Washington
Eikundasund
Swinemunde
State Department
Stockholm
Swedish Food Commission
Buffalo River War Savings Club
Sherman Allen Named War Finance Corp Treasurer and Secretary
Sherman P. Allen, formerly a member of the White House staff and a Railroad Administration secretary at the Federal Reserve Board, has been appointed treasurer and secretary of the War Finance Corporation recently created by Congress.
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Sherman P. Allen
White House
Fed Reserve Board
Aetem
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Young men in Cass County register for military service
Cass County youths who turned 21 since June 6 1917 registered at the Fargo courthouse. By late afternoon 260 had enrolled in the district court room with clerks and Fargo attorneys assisting. Registration aligns with Americas mobilization day as Provost Marshal Crowder anticipates a majority fit for service.
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Cass County
Fargo
W. R. Tucker
Cass County Draft Board
America
Bourde Gro
Jt la
Accol Pro‘vost
Marshal Crowder
Iilpecwane
United States
Genera
Americans Break Through Veuilly Wood Front in France
American machine gunners and French troops drove German forces from Veuilly wood near Veuilly-la-Poterie and held the line on the Marne front northwest of Chateau-Thierry. Units advanced one and a half kilometers, cleared positions, and captured survivors, with heavy shelling and renewed clashes as the battle continued Tuesday night and Monday.
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Associated Press
France
Chateau -Thierry
Veuilly Wood
Veuilly-la-Poterie
Marne
Jaulgonne
Chateau Thierry
Veuilly
Marne River
Cane
Laneville
Theii
Serichversheia
Battle Report in Kars District War News
The Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow notes a May 24 battle in the Kars district of Trans Caucasia, won by the Russians. Turkish and German forces are said to be retiring along the Ardahan road, while the local population suffers killings.
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Associated Prean
London
Kars
Trans- Caucasia
Exchange
Moscow
Ardahan
Don't Use Wireless Or We'll Shoot Slogan Haunts Atlantic War
New York reports that 250 survivors from the steamship Carolina tell of a German war slogan “Don't use your wireless and we won't shoot” guiding U boat actions in the Atlantic. The Carolina was sunk off the Delaware capes, 10-year-old Edwin Vogel played a dramatic role, and 16 dead accompany 18 survivors. Meanwhile another ship Mengel was attacked, with crew saved off New York after fleeing West African cargo.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
Carolina
Delaware Capes
Edwin
Cee
Barbour
Atlantic Cty
Atlantic City
Lewes
San Juan
Robert K. Wright Af Ter Rowel
United States Navy
New
Samuel C
Mengel
German Offense Fades On Extended Front Amid Allied Defense
AP reports momentum of the German drive has exhausted on the French British lines. Attacks repulsed from Soissons to Chateau Thierry with American troops engaged around Chateau Thierry and Montdidier. Hitler’s forces suffer heavy artillery fire and local gains modest. U boats pursued off Maryland coast.
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Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Villera-Cotterets
Soimsons
Retza Forest
Longpont
Aisne
Oureq
Rheims
Flanders
Toul
Luneville
St. Mihiel
Montdidier
Pershing
Count of
Trance
Amiens
Supreme War Council
Maryland
Carolina
Former Vice President Ike Dies in Indiana Home
Charles Warren Ike, former vice president of the United States, died at his Indiana home reportedly from intestinal nephritis. The obituary notes his lengthy illness and references to contemporaries.
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Associated Prem
Charles Warren Ike
United States
Indiana
Fairbanks
Local German Attacks Repeated and Drive Falter
German forces renewed local assaults on the main battle front last evening and through the night. French infantry aided by tanks held Carlepont wood Dommiers Corcy and Chety while Corey and surrounding areas saw mixed fighting and French line improvements. South of Corey heavy attacks at Chevy were repelled and a neighboring convoy suffered losses. The British report notes a failed raid southwest of Morlancourt and prisoners taken by British near Amiens despite heavy artillery support.
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Associated Prana Paris
War Office
Carlepont Wood
Dommiers
Corcy
Chety
Coreyan
Rexion Saintohen
Ocimiere
Corey
Chevy
Prenahoops
Alene
Rhelims
London
Morlancourt
Amiens
Proclamation Opens Voluntary Irish Recruitment Path
Dublin on June 6 reports proclamations by the Lord Lieutenant inviting 50,000 volunteers and then 2000 to 3000 monthly to sustain Irish activities, offering an alternative to conscription and a chance to avoid parliamentary conscription measures.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Gena Grows Ahead in Special Aso Orders
In a short update the text notes 6 Orders, arene peas, and spetearanta with a plan for a forthcoming event or item. The fragment references Gena and upcoming activity without clear dates or concrete details.
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Cate
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